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Racist attacks on Trust employees are “deplorable” – Cullen
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen condemns recent racist attacks on Western Trust employees as unacceptable and calls for them to be dealt with through the courts, stressing that everyone has a right to feel safe at work.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Racist attacks on Western Trust employees Original release: Racist attacks on Trust employees are “deplorable” – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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Why Has Dr Hilary Cass Been Brought in After Minister Nesbitt Has Already Made His Decision?
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston questions why Baroness Hilary Cass was brought in to assess Northern Ireland's gender identity services after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt had already allocated £806,000 for expansion. He calls on the Minister to explain the sequence and whether her review can shape policy…
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Baroness Cass review of Northern Ireland gender identity services Original release: Why Has Dr Hilary Cass Been Brought in After Minister Nesbitt Has Already Made His Decision? (opens in a new tab)
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"We do not need another review, we need healthcare" - Ash Jones
Green Party representative Ash Jones calls the Health Minister's decision to commission Hilary Cass to review local Gender Identity Services a betrayal of trans patients. Jones says the review is unnecessary given recent local reviews, criticises the Cass Review's use for puberty blocker…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Baroness Cass review of Northern Ireland gender identity services Original release: "We do not need another review, we need healthcare" - Ash Jones (opens in a new tab)
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Recent strike proposals are untenable and Ulster Unionist councillors remain open for business – Cllr David Taylor
Ulster Unionist Councillors Association chairman Cllr David Taylor says the UUP opposes any strike action or work to rule over the Ministerial Review of councillors' roles and responsibilities, arguing it would harm local government and constituents.
Local government Issue: Ministerial Review of the Roles and Responsibilities of Councillors in Northern Ireland Original release: Recent strike proposals are untenable and Ulster Unionist councillors remain open for business – Cllr David Taylor (opens in a new tab)
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Justice Minister must offer more than a sticking plaster solution for PSNI - Chambers
UUP policing spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA calls on Justice Minister Naomi Long to secure funding for the PSNI, describing an October monitoring round outcome that would cover a £21 million deficit as a "sticking plaster" that will not allow officer numbers to rise to 7,000.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: PSNI £21 million budget deficit and October monitoring round Original release: Justice Minister must offer more than a sticking plaster solution for PSNI - Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly questions police over sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly questions police on what action they are taking over sectarian and racist incidents against Catholic and ethnic minority residents in North Belfast's Lower Oldpark area. He says police confirmed UDA members were involved and calls for all those involved to be arrested and…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: UDA intimidation of Catholic families in Oldpark, North Belfast Original release: Kelly questions police over sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Cullen meets Health Minister about SWAH consultation ‘pause’
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen says his meeting with Health Minister Mike Nesbitt underlines the need for a rapid vision plan and a patient‑centred revised consultation on emergency general surgery at the South West Acute Hospital, urging the Trust to base decisions on public input and clinical evidence.
Health Issue: Pause of emergency surgery consultation at SWAH Original release: Cullen meets Health Minister about SWAH consultation ‘pause’ (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson welcomes Irish Guards to Stormont
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson pays tribute to the Irish Guards during their Stormont visit, marking the regiment's 125th anniversary. He recounts its history since formation in 1900 and his recent contact with members, and notes upcoming engagements including a parade in Holywood and a Freedom of Ards…
Other Original release: Robinson welcomes Irish Guards to Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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McKay condemns ‘abhorrent’ racist graffiti directed at council employee
Sinn Féin councillor Conor McKay condemns racist graffiti in Donegall Pass, south Belfast, directed at a Belfast City Council employee. He calls for a full criminal investigation by the PSNI and has requested an urgent meeting with the council's Chief Executive to support the worker.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Racist graffiti targeting Belfast City Council employee in Donegall Pass Original release: McKay condemns ‘abhorrent’ racist graffiti directed at council employee (opens in a new tab)
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Health Minister must clarify what he knew about cases settled within Belfast Trust – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan, Chairperson of the Health Committee, says he will question the Health Minister and his department about money paid in settlements to former Belfast Trust employees, including legal fees. He calls for clarity on what the Minister knew about settled cases and what…
Health Issue: Belfast Trust staff settlements and legal fees reports Original release: Health Minister must clarify what he knew about cases settled within Belfast Trust – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Position on ‘reasonable numbers’ in Integrated Education published
The DUP publishes the Department of Education's position paper on 'reasonable numbers' in Integrated Education, which sets expectations that Transformation proposals attract at least 10% of minority-tradition pupils in Year 1 or Year 8, or 15% if Transforming.
Education Issue: Department of Education position paper on 'reasonable numbers' in Integrated Education Original release: Position on ‘reasonable numbers’ in Integrated Education published (opens in a new tab)
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Murphy Review a total failure: Robinson
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP calls the Murphy review of the Windsor Framework a total failure and a missed opportunity, saying it offered no serious solutions, did not challenge EU-made laws, and that the UK Government must return lawmaking powers to Westminster and Stormont.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Murphy review of Windsor Framework outcome Original release: Murphy Review a total failure: Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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The Murphy review was only ever intended to be a whitewash, and so it has turned out to be
TUV leader Jim Allister says the Murphy review offers no answer to the constitutional consequences of EU law applying in parts of the UK, trade diversion or Irish Sea border practicalities, and calls on the DUP and UUP to reject Stormont implementation of the Protocol. He says TUV will back no…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Murphy review of Windsor Framework outcome Original release: The Murphy review was only ever intended to be a whitewash, and so it has turned out to be (opens in a new tab)
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Overreliance on AI technology could have devastating impact on graduates seeking employment – Donna McGettigan TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Donna McGettigan TD warns AI could severely harm graduates' job prospects and questions Minister Lawless over backing a bid for a European AI Factory Antenna, citing graduate hiring cuts at firms including KPMG.
Economy and employment Education Original release: Overreliance on AI technology could have devastating impact on graduates seeking employment – Donna McGettigan TD (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government has no interest in dealing with legacy; so why would the SoS involve them in the ICRIR – Beattie
UUP justice spokesperson Doug Beattie MLA says it would be outrageous for the Secretary of State to let the Irish Government nominate members to or have any input into the ICRIR oversight body, arguing it would undermine the commission's independence and integrity.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Government role in ICRIR oversight body proposal Original release: Irish Government has no interest in dealing with legacy; so why would the SoS involve them in the ICRIR – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Lord Murphy understands the issues, but just doesn't go far enough - Aiken
UUP Windsor Framework spokesperson Steve Aiken OBE MLA says Lord Murphy's independent review sets out 16 recommendations that should be adopted, but argues it fails to address the framework's core problems, including trade diversion and border costs.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Murphy review of Windsor Framework outcome Original release: Lord Murphy understands the issues, but just doesn't go far enough - Aiken (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Education Minister is undermining integrated education despite his legal duty to promote it
Alliance's Michelle Guy MLA accuses the Education Minister of undermining integrated education through a statement on new thresholds for pupil mix in integrated schools, saying it is confused and may hinder schools seeking integrated status. She urges transforming schools and parents not to be…
Education Issue: Department of Education position paper on 'reasonable numbers' in Integrated Education Original release: DUP Education Minister is undermining integrated education despite his legal duty to promote it (opens in a new tab)
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Sorcha Eastwood MP: Government must choose families over cover-ups on Hillsborough Law
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood urges the UK Government to bring forward the full Hillsborough Law, which would impose a legal duty of candour on officials and guarantee equal representation for bereaved families. She cites the Conroy family's long wait over sealed Mull of Kintyre Chinook crash…
Justice and policing Issue: Hillsborough Law debate in Westminster Hall Original release: Sorcha Eastwood MP: Government must choose families over cover-ups on Hillsborough Law (opens in a new tab)
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Closer UK-EU ties clearest way to mitigate Brexit’s impact, says Tennyson
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson says Brexit has caused massive self‑damage and that deepening UK‑EU ties is the surest way to ease its economic and political strains, following Lord Murphy’s review of the Windsor Framework.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Murphy review of Windsor Framework outcome Original release: Closer UK-EU ties clearest way to mitigate Brexit’s impact, says Tennyson (opens in a new tab)
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McAllister expresses concern at consistently long waiting times
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister expresses concern at long waiting times after quarterly figures showed the Belfast, South Eastern and Northern Trusts missed the Department of Health's target. She calls on the Health Minister to take a different approach and listen to clinicians.
Health Issue: Quarterly waiting times statistics for Belfast, South Eastern and Northern Trusts Original release: McAllister expresses concern at consistently long waiting times (opens in a new tab)